Growing Herbs Indoors from Seeds
February 28th, 2010
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Starting from seeds can be a little tedious, but I love giving my annuals a jump on the growing season by starting them from either the seeds I collected the previous summer or from seeds I order online.
Not all herb plants do well from seeds, so read up on your herb plants before you invest in seeds, containers, dirt and the like.
Before you plant your seeds, you will need to soak your seeds in water for many hours. This can give them the momentum they need to get going. Another way to do this is to allow your herb plants to pre-sprout by soaking them, placing them on a moistened paper towel and then putting your seeds into a freezer bag and sealing it up. Keep the bag at room temperature and out of direct light until you find sprouting seeds when you open the paper towel. Take your germinating seeds and plant them right away.
Do your homework before you plant your seeds or begin the germinating process, because some seeds must be scarred before planting (as in the citronella plant) or need to be heated before they can sprout (as in the chili pepper plant).
It is important to control your seeds’ growing environment once the germinating process begins. How long it will take your seeds to grow depends on the seed. Some can take only 5 or 6 days while others can take over a month.
Your seed pots should contain a special seed-starting sod mix that comes with both vermiculite and sphagnum moss for best results.
I cultivate plenty of herbs from seeds each year. Some of the best ones are:
- Caraway: If you have got some caraway in your kitchen spice rack, simply sprinkle a couple of them into a pot, cover with earth and water—how simple could that be? Germination won’t take long, and before you know it, you will be planting it in your favorite flower bed or pot. Caraway is a popular plant for both German and Indian meals.
- Lavender: There are a number of types of lavender to choose from. My vote goes to the one called Lady because it germinates pretty quickly. This fragrant type of lavender can certainly grow on you.
- Nasturtium: These small blossoms of joy are severely under-rated. Not only are they beautiful, they are edible too. Even better, you can easily raise them from seeds! Soak the seeds overnight before planting for the best outcomes when you plant them in your well-drained soil. You can even cultivate the mature herb inside, and for extra color you can try as a bonus in your salad greens.
- Shepherd’s Purse: Although a lot of people believe shepherd’s purse is a weed, this edible plant has a mild peppery smell and the taste is a fabulous addition to any salad. Because the leaves are rich in vitamins C and A you will get health benefits while you feast on this mouth-watering herb. It’s easy to raise. Fill your seeding pot almost to the top with earth and then add several seeds, cover with more dirt and add water. Before you know it, you have got your own shepherd’s purse plant.
If you want to really experiment with cultivating herbs from seeds, try these herbs too: bee balm, borage, catnip, chives, and dill.
Good luck with your herb gardening. Be sure to let me know how your herb garden grows.
Here is more information on Mini Herb Garden. Here is a website with a free mini-course dedicated to Herb Gardens.
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